Police are appealing for the public’s help to find a missing teenager. 

Jack Ellard, aged 15, was reported missing after he did not return to his home address as expected on Monday.

He was last seen three days later at around 8.30pm on Thursday on Kings Road in Dorchester.

UPDATE: He has now been found.

Jack is described as around 5ft 11 ins tall, of slim build with light brown hair and was last seen wearing light blue bottoms, a black jumper, black shoes and was carrying a black bag with a red and black strap.

Superintendent Andy Edwards, of Dorset Police, said: “We have been carrying out numerous enquiries in a bid to try and locate Jack and ensure he is safe and well.

“We would ask members of the public to please get in touch if they think they have seen Jack or have information about his whereabouts.

“Finally, if you see this appeal Jack – please get in touch with us as we just want to make sure that you are OK.”

Anyone with information or knowledge as to Jack’s whereabouts is asked to contact Dorset Police at www.dorset.police.uk or by calling 101, quoting occurrence number 55240111596.